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INFORMATIONAL MEMO <br />Page 2 <br />DISCUSSION <br />We believe in the trusted advocate model, connecting with our community through <br />partnerships with organizations that have preexisting relationships with the communities that <br />we want to serve through our wellness hub. We will be partnering with the following groups <br />because of their deep connections within the community. <br />• Global to Local <br />• Food Innovation Network <br />• Tukwila School District <br />We will also utilize the City of Tukwila Human Service Department as a consultant. Our sister <br />city department has expertise in connecting area residents with critical social services. <br />The first goal for our community wellness hub is to learn from our community what their needs <br />are rather than making assumptions. Within the first six months, the City of Tukwila plans to <br />use surveys and focus groups in multiple languages to learn what works best for our diverse <br />community and identify where they have the greatest needs. We also intend to evaluate how <br />well our community is being served by existing health and nutrition programs within the <br />community, what gaps may exist, and what locations work best to provide services. <br />After concluding our research, we plan to form an advisory committee of residents to help <br />guide our work. These members could be drawn from survey and focus group participants and <br />would reflect the demographics of our community. Further informed by our research we will <br />map out a plan for our initial launch including scheduling several high-profile events throughout <br />the year. After the completion of our first year of operations, we will do a 360 analysis of the <br />program and make any necessary adjustments. <br />FINANCIAL IMPACT <br />There is no matching requirement for the City. If approved, this will be included in the year-end <br />budget amendment. <br />NRPA will issue funds according to the following schedule: <br />Total funds ($90,000) will be distributed in three parts: <br />a) $45,000 - Within thirty (30) days upon execution of the MOU <br />b) $40,000 - Within thirty (30) days upon submission of report 1 in December of 2022 <br />c) $5,000 - Within thirty (30) days upon submission of report 2 in January of 2024 <br />RECOMMENDATION <br />The Council is being asked to authorize the Mayor to sign the Memorandum of Understanding <br />and consider this item for the consent agenda at the July 18, 2022 Regular Meeting <br />ATTACHMENT <br />Memorandum of Understanding <br />2 <br />